More of a full-on trail runner than an adventure racing shoe, the XA Comp packs in the qualities you’d want in any shoe, regardless of your pursuit. The Comp is built on Salomon’s Advanced Chassis, which is a stabilizing and energy-conserving structure sandwiched between the shoe’s self-cleaning outsole and dual-density midsole. Our testers found that the fit felt custom-tailored through the use of the one-pull, asymmetrical lacing system and gusseted tongue, and that the mesh uppers with overlays gave them just the right amount of security. The XA Comp rated "incredibly light for such a supportive trail runner," but our testers thought the outsoles were "noisy on pavement due to their cupped shape, which worked great on trails but not on roads.